I related my experiences at an Ethiopian birthday party for the Peace Corps South Africa diversity blog, which is moderated by the Peace Corps South Africa Diversity committee.
Here is the link: http://meltingpotintherainbownation.blogspot.com/
If the entry seems a little too polished to be mine, you can thank Jade for her gracious editing.
I am also posting some photos I have accumulated over the last couple of months. These include shots from a visit to Mabula to see the Chaukes, Christmas with my boss and some other PCVs, and various random shots from around Tzaneen. The album is called “Signs etc.”
The website for the race I am running on Saturday of this week is here: http://www.longtominfo.co.za/.
A couple weeks ago, my boss taught me how to swim, which is a skill that has eluded me all my life. I can now doggy-paddle for short periods of time before sinking, which is fantastic.
Thanks for checking in. There will be more soon.
Oli
3 comments:
Hi Oliver,
I'm trying to post a comment from another computer. I hope this works better than earlier attempts.
Luv the photos, especially the one of you with a crown. Is it good to be king? I was just about to phone in a carryout order when I read the caption about only in town. Otherwise, the scenery is beautiful, people are warm, and the signs are hilarious. Do watch out for those hippos! - Greg
Good luck with the race. With all those worms you've been eating, you should do well.
P.S.
My Google search for Borzo today (March 25) turned up two items: your blog entry and a press release I wrote for the U of Chi. My release is about how the limb bone's connected to the fin bone and the fin bone's connected to the gill bone. In other words, the genetic tool kit that lead to gills in fishes controls the development of bones in fins and limbs in animals today. The release has already prompted hate mail from the intelligent design camp! Cheers, Greg
Great post and love the photos. I wonder why there are such huge insects there? The signs are just so funny.
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